CITADEL

- Written by David Chriscole
- Directed by Grace Cordell
- Produced by Devilish Accord Productions

"One man with a secret, another revelling in his relationship, a woman desiring change. A tug-of-war someone has to lose."

Genre & Themes

A contemporary drama that explores the symptomatology of war zone post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its impact on a sufferer’s day-to-day functionality, their relationships, and challenging society’s perception and awareness of mental health.

One Act, 60 minutes.

Synopsis

William, a former British serviceman and veteran of Afghanistan is struggling to sleep ever since a fateful day on patrol.

Now isolated and alone back home in the country he once swore to serve, a reclusive William hopes to keep his dark secrets hidden from ill-mannered lodger, Justin, and anyone careless enough to stumble upon his intrusive memories.

But when Amanda, local crisis centre worker and partner to Justin, seeks to help William for her own furtive reasons, can William bring himself to face his traumatic past and rejoin the world, or will Amanda's efforts push her friend to the point of no return?

Schedule & Venue

Dates: 11th to 15th September, 2018. 7:30PM (Doors 7:15PM)
Venue: The Kings Arms (Theatre), 11 Bloom Street, Salford (location)
Tickets: (Book Tickets Here) Please book to avoid disappointment, there is no guarantee of ticket availability on the door.
Notes: Show will not have an interval, and runs for approximately one hour.

I RELAXED PERFORMANCE

The team are delighted to announce that our Thursday 13th September show will be a RELAXED PERFORMANCE.

Unfortunately, due to limitations of the venue, there is no disabled/wheelchair access.

A "Relaxed Performance" is adapted in a number of ways to reduce anxiety and to promote a safe and supportive atmosphere. Light and sound levels are adjusted to avoid unexpected effects, such as flashing/strobes and loud or sudden noises. Patrons are free to enter/leave the auditorium at any time, and all staff and performers demonstrate an embracing attitude towards audience noise and movement in the auditorium. Patrons experience of our show on this day will be subtly different than during our other performance dates.

! Content Warning

Contains strong language, mild physical violence, references to suicide and themes of war.

I The Cast

Andrew Bentley
as William

Beth Hunter
as Amanda

Corin Silva
as Justin

Additional Credits

  • CASTING ASSOCIATE
    Joi Rouncefield
  • INTERN DIRECTOR
    Anthony Smith
  • POSTER/FLYER DESIGN & ARTWORK
    Chris Ball
  • SOUND DESIGN & COMPOSITION
    Dan Pyke
  • FRONT OF HOUSE
    tbn
  • TECH DESK
    Andrew Glassford
  • REHEARSAL PHOTOGRAPHY
    Mark Russell
  • DRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
    Shay Rowan